r michael phillips

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Sunbury Press has released the bestsellers list for February, 2016. Darla Henry’s grief counseling workbook for the 3-5-7 Model, took the top spot. Solomon Screech Owl’s Antarctic Adventure, by the late Beth Lancione and illustrator Kathy Haney, grabbed the second spot.

SUNBURY PRESS – Bestsellers for February, 2016 (by Revenue)

Rank

Last Month

Title

Author

Category

1

—

The 3-5-7 Model Workbook

Darla Henry

Grief Counseling

2

NEW

Solomon Screech Owl’s Antarctic Adventure

Beth Lancione & Kathy Haney

Childrens

3

12

Between Good and Evil

R Michael Phillips

Detective Thriller

4

—

Where Elephants Fought

Bridget Smith

Historical Fiction

5

—

Blue Lines Up In Arms

James Craig Atchison

Detective Thriller

6

2

The Bipolar Millionaire

John E Wade II

Biography

7

—

The Wolf of Britannia Part I

Jess Steven Hughes

Historical Fiction

8

16

The B Team

Alan Mindell

Sports Fiction

9

20

The Closer

Alan Mindell

Sports Fiction

10

—

The Lurking Man

Keith Rommel

Psycho Thriller

11

—

Rabid Philanderer’s, Inc.

Nancy Williams

Thriller Fiction

12

28

Perilous Journey

Ted Brusaw

Historical Fiction

13

5

Choice of Enemies

M A Richards

Spy Thriller

14

—

The Cursed Man

Keith Rommel

Psycho Thriller

15

NEW

Sucked Into Cyberspace

Ricky Bruce

YA Fiction

16

13

Murder in Tuxedo Park

William Lemanski

Detective Thriller

17

3

Capital Murder

Chris Papst

Investigation

18

30

That Night at Surigao

Ernie Marshall

History

19

9

Amelia Earhart: The Truth at Last

Mike Campbell

History

20

26

Mary Sachs: Merchant Princess

Barbara Trainin Blank

Biography

21

—

Prohibition’s Prince

Guy Graybill

History

22

—

Going Home

Sharon Marchisello

Thriller Fiction

23

—

Lost in the Shadow of Fame

William Lemanski

Biography

24

10

Call Sign Dracula

Joe Fair

War Memoir

25

—

Fatal Snow

Robert Walton

Thriller Fiction

26

—

Keep it Blue

Haley Dean

Thriller Fiction

27

21

The Keeper of the Crows

Kyle Alexander Romines

Thriller Fiction

28

—

Prince and the Paupers

Guy Graybill

History

29

17

The Sign of the Eagle

Jess Steven Hughes

Historical Fiction

30

27

Pit Bulls

Anthony Julian

History

Sunbury Press has wrapped up its best February ever. Compared to last February, sales were up 18%. Year-to-date, sales are up slightly less than 10% versus last year. So far, it is the best start ever for the company. EBook sales continued their slide, dropping 25% from February 2015, and 15% year-to-date. Ebook sales have collapsed 70% from February 2013, three years ago.

“The 3-5-7 Model Workbook” grabbed the top spot thanks to the use of the book in the author’s consulting and seminar practice. The late Beth Lancione’s childrens book “Solomon Screech Owl’s Antarctic Adventure” was released in February, and benefitted from family events. Recently released R. Michael Phillips’ thriller “Between Good and Evil” showed thanks to author release events in the Philadelphia area. “Where Elephants Fought,” Bridget Smith’s historical novel about Confederate General Earl Van Dorn’s mysterious death moved up to #4 thanks to ongoing interest in the Vicksburg, Mississippi area. James Craig Atchison’s hockey/detective thriller “Blue Lines Up in Arms” ratcheted to #5 due to author events and activities. John E Wade II’s “The Bipolar Millionaire” held on the list at #6, buttressed by author publicity efforts. Jess Steven Hughes grabbed two spots with his Roman historical fiction, taking #7 with “The Wolf of Britannia Part I” and #29 with “The Sign of the Eagle.” Hughes continues to make his rounds of bookstores in the Pacific northwest. Allen Mindell also reserved two spots with his popular sports fiction titles, #8 “The B Team” and #9 “The Closer.” Mindell continues to prosper from appearances in southern California. Keith Rommel’s convention activity and movies pushed two of his titles up the list. “The Lurking Man” just made the top 10, while “The Cursed Man” was at #14. Both films are expected out in the next 12 to 18 months. Nancy Williams’ recently released “Rabid Philadenderer’s, Inc.” jettisoned to #11 thanks to orders from upstate Pennsylvania. The late Ted Brusaw’s novel about Benedict Arnold, “Perilous Journey,” climbed to #12 thanks to promotional efforts by his widow. Lucky #13 went to M. A. Richards and his spy thriller “Choice of Enemies” thanks to author promotional activities. Ricky Bruce’s new YA release “Sucked Into Cyberspace” debuted at #15 due to author activities in the San Jose, California region. William Lemanski has benefitted from the sales of his murder mystery, “Murder in Tuxedo Park,” very popular in his Tuxedo Park, New York hometown. The book was #16 in the rankings, pulling up his biography of Kermit Roosevelt, “Lost in the Shadow of Fame,” which returned to the list at #23. Investigative reporter Chris Papst’s “Capital Murder,” about the mayoral scandal in Harrisburg, continues to sell steadily in Pennsylvania’s capital city, taking #17. “That Night at Surigao,” Ernie Marshall’s naval history of the last battle of battleships in World War II grabbed #18 thanks to ongoing interest in the subject matter. Mike Campbell’s “Amelia Earhart: The Truth at Last” continues to sell steadily, ranking #19. “Mary Sachs: Merchant Princess,” about the Harrisburg pioneering entrepreneur, benefitted from author Barbara Blank’s television appearance, taking #20. Guy Graybill was back in the rankings at #21 and #28 with his Prince Farrington biographies “Prohibition’s Prince” and “Prince and the Paupers.” Guy has been making his rounds again in the Williamsport, Pennsylvania area. Sharon Marchisello’s Alzheimers thriller “Going Home” jumped to #22 thanks to author appearances. Joe Fair’s Vietnam memoir, “Call Sign Dracula,” continues to sell well, including overseas, taking #24. Robert Walton’s humorous adventure/thriller “Fatal Snow” was boosted by author appearances, returning to the rankings at #25. Haley Dean took #26 with her thriller “Keep it Blue” thanks to ongoing author online efforts. Kyle Romines’ thriller “Keeper of the Crows” slipped to #27, holding on thanks to sales in the Louisville, Kentucky area. Anthony Julian clung to #30 with his “Pit Bulls” compilation of historic photos of the breed. Julian’s book was popular over the Christmas season, but has faded of late.

The company sold 110 other titles, 140 in all, during the month of February, with the strongest performances in the history and historical fiction categories. Online sales continue to dominate over brick and mortar bookstores.